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Valdez Genealogy & History

Valdez, a prestigious Spanish name, originated in the municipality Valdez in Asturias, with Valdez genealogy perhaps beginning specifically in the Valle del Ese. Located in mountainous northern Spain, Asturias was a refuge for Christian nobles in the eighth century. Valdez is believed to mean "from the valley" in Spanish; the Valdes variation found throughout Europe can also be derived from Old French "baud", meaning joyful. Valdez family history in the Americas begins in 1512 with Valds immigrants to New Spain, with namesake places in America, Argentina, Canada, and Ecuador. Noted name-holders are Ramon Valdes, former president of Panama, and Migues Valdez, former president of Mexico.